In the heart of the ancient City of David, a glimmering and emotive piece of history has been unearthed. A gem-encrusted gold ring, dating back to the early Hellenistic period, was recently discovered during an archaeological dig by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, This significant find, funded by the Elad association, will be showcased to the public for the first time at the "Jerusalem Mysteries" conference on Jerusalem Day. The Ring and Its Journey The exquisite gold ring, inlaid with a red gemstone believed to be garnet, has been remarkably preserved over the past 2,300 years.
The announcement by the Israel Antiquity Authority explains how the ring’s discovery was a stroke of luck, found by Tahya Gangata, a diligent excavator in the City of David : "I sifted the dirt through a sieve and suddenly I saw something shiny," she recalls. "I immediately shouted: 'I found a ring, I found a ring!' In a few seconds, everyone gathered around me, and the enthusiasm was great. It's an exciting find that you don't find every day, and I'm happy that my dream came true - just a week before I left for maternity leave.
" The ring is described as, ‘an unusual and deeply moving find’ on their Facebook page. Sword Harness Pyramid With Rare Gems Unearthed In England “Magical” Gold Pendant with Hebrew Inscription Discovered in Great Tey The small diameter of the ring suggests it was worn on a woman’s little finger, or by a boy or girl living in Jerusalem durin.
